KCup17 said:

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What else is new? Pulisic must be made of glass.

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KCup17 said:

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That is true but this is just another injury in his already long list of prior injuries.

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jeffk said:

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Without Reyna and likely without Pulisic for the two Nov qualifiers. I'm guessing our roster will look pretty similar to what we had this last window with a couple of minor tweaks.

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H.E. Pennypacker said:

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Changes we hopefully see from October (assuming Gio and Pulisic Miss):

1. Konrad in, Roldan out.
2. Miazga in, McKenzie out
3. Scally in, Bello out.

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oh no said:

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H.E. Pennypacker said:

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Changes we hopefully see from October (assuming Gio and Pulisic Miss):

1. Konrad in, Roldan out.
2. Miazga in, McKenzie out
3. Scally in, Bello out.

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100% agree on 1 and 2.

For #3: I really don't know what we get with Scally, although the level he's playing at, he should be capped and working in with the senior team soon as he could become important by Qatar... His youth / development was central defender and right back, but he's played some left back. I think he's playing more right back and right wingback in Bundesliga now? Where would the 18 year old fit in right now?

LB: Antonee, Dest, Bello, Vines, Ream?
RB: Dest, Cannon, Shaq, Yedlin


Also, does Zardes stay home and we get either Sargent or Pefok back for these next two WCQ match days in Nov?

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PatAg said:

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oh no said:

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H.E. Pennypacker said:

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Changes we hopefully see from October (assuming Gio and Pulisic Miss):

1. Konrad in, Roldan out.
2. Miazga in, McKenzie out
3. Scally in, Bello out.

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100% agree on 1 and 2.

For #3: I really don't know what we get with Scally, although the level he's playing at, he should be capped and working in with the senior team soon as he could become important by Qatar... His youth / development was central defender and right back, but he's played some left back. I think he's playing more right back and right wingback in Bundesliga now? Where would the 18 year old fit in right now?

LB: Antonee, Dest, Bello, Vines, Ream?
RB: Dest, Cannon, Shaq, Yedlin


Also, does Zardes stay home and we get either Sargent or Pefok back for these next two WCQ match days in Nov?

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Despite what we all think of Zardes, he has known strengths and weaknesses...and probably a lot of our negative opinion is pretty outdated at this point. He's not an elite player, but he does aspects of his game that are elite. They just aren't the flashy parts.

I think, assuming health, Pepi and Zardes are the for sure forwards called in, with room for 1 or 2 spots (depending on a players positional flexibility)

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oh no said:

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PatAg said:

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oh no said:

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H.E. Pennypacker said:

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Changes we hopefully see from October (assuming Gio and Pulisic Miss):

1. Konrad in, Roldan out.
2. Miazga in, McKenzie out
3. Scally in, Bello out.

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100% agree on 1 and 2.

For #3: I really don't know what we get with Scally, although the level he's playing at, he should be capped and working in with the senior team soon as he could become important by Qatar... His youth / development was central defender and right back, but he's played some left back. I think he's playing more right back and right wingback in Bundesliga now? Where would the 18 year old fit in right now?

LB: Antonee, Dest, Bello, Vines, Ream?
RB: Dest, Cannon, Shaq, Yedlin


Also, does Zardes stay home and we get either Sargent or Pefok back for these next two WCQ match days in Nov?

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Despite what we all think of Zardes, he has known strengths and weaknesses...and probably a lot of our negative opinion is pretty outdated at this point. He's not an elite player, but he does aspects of his game that are elite. They just aren't the flashy parts.

I think, assuming health, Pepi and Zardes are the for sure forwards called in, with room for 1 or 2 spots (depending on a players positional flexibility)

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Known strengths, aspects of his game that are elite = I feel the same way about Sargent that you do about Zardes. The energy tracking back to help defend and win balls, making all of the runs, aggressive high pressure when the opponent wants to play it out, etc... Sargent is very good at those things. Just want to see him finish and score a goal.

With Pepi and Zardes being the only true #9s called in Oct for three match days, if we add a 3rd or swap one out for the two match days in November (Pefok or Sargent), we'd sacrifice a winger - Roldan, Arriola Hoppe, Aaaronson, Weah, (...I'd like Konrad in for Roldan on the wing)... so then if you want another #9, either give up Zardes or Arriola in the call-ups.

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akm91 said:

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I say let's see if Scally can be a viable backup at LB and have Dest concentrate on RB.

Until Sargent starts scoring, I say we get Pepi, Zardes and Pefolk for Nov window.

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And on the flip side of the coin, of our "ideal" starters, I think Antonee is the weakest link, so it makes sense to at least try Scally out there and see if he's an improvement.

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Mathguy64 said:

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I hate to say it but Pulisic may end up being the most talented USMNT player who never is able to log meaningful minutes for the squad. He just looks injury prone. He also takes a beating.

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akm91 said:

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He's has 40 caps already in his career.

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oh no said:

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as I pointed out earlier, the current ankle injury that was the result of a knock in the September WCQ match vs Honduras is the only such injury. All of his other injuries over the past couple of years - calf strain, abductor tear, hamstring pull --- all soft tissue - muscle/tendon issues. It's either a string of bad luck or he's just strung tight and will always battle these types of issues. Sucks for him.

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